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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Suede jacket wreath

When I bought a suede jacket at a garage sale a few weeks ago that I showed you here, I knew I would use it somehow. I was not sure how I was going to use it at the time but I had to buy it. I don't remember for certain but I think I paid $2 or $3 for it. How could I pass up this deal??

I took the first cut last night and ended up with this..... a suede wreath.

Sorry the pictures don't seem to do it justice but I wanted to share it with you.

I didn't take any pictures of the progress so I don't have that to share with you.

I had a 14" square wreath that picked up at Michael's for $1.99 on clearance, a glue gun and scissors. That is the base of this wreath. I did cover the front and back of the wreath completely. The front is a bit neater than the back but the whole thing is a patchwork style.

I did singe the edges of the circles so they curled a bit. I stacked them together with hot glue and attached to two corners of the wreath. I knew I needed a bit of color for the flowers. I first looked at buttons and then in my brads but nothing looked right so I colored the centers with a bit of pink Stickles. I was not sure when I first put it on there that I would like it but after drying over night I really like it.

Gotta love those circle flowers....

Here you can see some of the patchwork - I tried to get the corners as smooth as I could.

My daughter did comment that the circles were not perfect. They are perfect to me, perfectly, imperfect that is....

So for about $5 I turned a wreath base into a warm, one of a kind wreath.
Maybe you have a jacket in your closet that you won't ever ware again... turn it into art for your wall or door.

I know I have about 1/2 of the jacket left, more than enough suede for another project. I'm thinking maybe covering some wide picture frames.

15 comments:

I would have loved to see where you put your creation in your home. I have never seen anything like this wreath. It is definitely a conversation starter! Is your home Southwestern? It looks like you worked hard on it.

I am so excited to see your wreath! I have an old mustard colored leather jacket that is 3/4 length and would love to make either a wreath or covered picture frame with it. I especially think the flowers would be very cute in this color. I'll be sure to post a picture for you.

How does one differentiate between a wreath and a frame? We have all seen frames in various shapes, why do we assume a wreath will be round? I came over to see if this would be something I can adapt to denim. Last night I was sorting out old jeans which naturally must become something else.

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